ELKMONT JV GIRLS ON THE WINNING TRACK

The Elkmont JV Lady Devils softball team hosted a game vs the Ardmore Lady Tigers.  In a cool but clear day, Elkmont won the first game, 3 - 1.  They then added another win at the Clements Lady Colts' expense, 6 - 1. Hoping to get a post by a JV softball reporter later this week.  In the meanwhile, some great pictures of both teams from Down Home Portraits. 

 
The JV team plays next at East Limestone on March 4.

5th INNING DOUBLE GIVES ELKMONT WIN

After seven lead changes in February 25th game at Westminster, Elkmont Middle School finally pulled out a 8-6 win over Westminster.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	R	H	E
ELKMONT	1	0	3	2	2	0	8	8	4
WESTMINISTER	2	0	2	0	2	0	6	3	1

Game Notes:
Elkmont Middle School held off Westminster , as Westminster was unable to overcome a four-run fifth inning deficit. Hunter got the win for Elkmont Middle School. He allowed two runs over two innings. He struck out two, walked one and surrendered one hit. Phillip Norman relieved Hunter and picked up the save.

Elkmont's leading batters were Hunter Pitman and Login Griffin with two doubles each. Matt Sims had two singles, Clay Hunt and Jim Dawson contributed with a single each.

The Red Devils will play at East Limestone, March 4 @ 4:30 pm

This is what the average Elkmont fan looks like during February Baseball Games.  Did I mention that baseball shouldn't be played in February unless you  live 200 miles to the south?

FALKVILLE BLUE DEVILS OVERRUN RED DEVILS

The Elkmont Varsity baseball team played Falkville and Athens Bible School Saturday in the ABS Preseason Tournament.

Falkville 14, Elkmont 10: Steele went 2-for-3 with a home run and two runs scored in the Blue Devils win Saturday over the Red Devils.

Justin Kesler went 2-for-4 with four RBIs for Elkmont. Hunter Brazeal was 2-for-4 and Jordan Nelson was 2-for-2.

 Photos by Down Home Portraits: Game Link

ELKMONT VARSITY SOFTBALL VS ABS

The Elkmont varsity Lady Devils weren't able to get the win against the Athens Bible School Trojans last night.  ABS won 8 - 4.

Robby Newport, our Elkmont sports photography, took 100 pictures of the game. Game Link: ABS vs Elkmont. Great shots of both teams.  To order prints, contact him at Down Home Portraits

THE DIAMONDS ARE BEING POLISHED

 They are already getting ready to host the Athens Bible School Lady Trojans @ 5 pm today.  The varsity boys are hosting West Morgan @ 5 pm as well.  Will be on the cold side but no rain for diamond watchers.

ELKMONT YOUTH LEAGUE EQUIPMENT SWAP NIGHT

"More Equipment Exchanging tomorrow from 6-8 pm at the pavilion by the youth league concession stand. Bring your cleats, gloves, etc. No donation required to get what you need as several people have already donated. We have several helmets and cleats and one lefty glove."

WHERE IS ELKMONT PLAYING THIS WEEK?

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EHS Baseball  
Varsity Red Devils vs West Morgan @ home - 5 pm  
EHS Softball  
Varsity Lady Devils vs ABS @ home - 5 pm  

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EHS Softball  
JV Lady Devils vs Ardmore @ home- 4 pm  
JV Lady Devils vs Clements @ home- 6 pm

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EHS Softball  
Middle School vs East Limestone @ Elkmont - 4 pm  
Middle School vs Meridianville @ Elkmont - 6 pm

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EHS Baseball
Varsity Red Devils @ home - 4:30 & 6:30 pm

March 1
EHS Baseball
Varsity Red Devils @ Randolph - noon & 2 pm 

MIDDLE SCHOOL RED DEVILS IN WESTMINISTER TOURNEY

The Elkmont Red Devils middle school team was back at Westminster yesterday in the final day of the Westminister Preseason Tournament.

Elkmont Middle School fell 20-3 to Randolph at Westminster on Saturday.

	1	2	3	4	5	R	H	E
ELKMONT	1	0	0	0	2	3	3	5
RANDOLPH	4	10	6	0	0	20	16	0

Game Notes:
The top of the first inning saw Elkmont Middle School take an early lead, 1-0. A single by Phillip Norman scored Logan Griffin to start the inning off.   

Randolph never surrendered the lead after the first inning, scoring four runs on an error and two singles.

Two runs in the top of the fifth helped Elkmont Middle School close its deficit to 20-3. A RBI single by Phillip and a wild pitch gave Elkmont Middle School life. However, it wasn't enough as Randolph pounded the Elkmont Middle School pitching, as six hitters combined for 11 hits, 10 RBIs and 15 runs scored.

Elkmont vs Central:
  

	1	2	3	4	5	R	H	E
ELKMONT	1	0	0	0	0	1	1	4
CENTRAL	2	1	0	1	1	5	5	1

Game Notes:
Phillip Norman took the loss for Elkmont Middle School. He lasted just four innings, walked one, struck out six, and allowed four runs.

Elkmont Middle School managed to score one run in the first inning on a ground out by Hunter Pitman.

Central didn't relinquish the lead after scoring two runs in the first inning when it scored on two doubles. Middle School Red Devils lost, 5-1.

LADY DEVILS RUNNER-UP IN SHEFFIELD CLASSIC

The Elkmont varsity softball team travel back to Muscle Shoals today to finish the Sheffield Classic tournament. They played West Limestone first and won 4 to 1 with 4 hits.  



They wrapped up the runner-up trophy when they beat the Sheffield Lady Bulldogs, 6 to 4, with 7 hits   

The tournament results were:
Colbert county - Champions
Elkmont - Runner-up 
Muscle Shoals - 3rd

You can watch your Lady Red Devils this Monday.  They will be playing Athens Bible School at the hilltop.

ELKMONT VARSITY GIRLS IN SHEFFIELD CLASSIC

The Elkmont Lady Devils traveled to Sheffield today to play in the Sheffield Classic at the Airport Sportsplex in Muscle Shoals.  Elkmont won their first game against Waterloo, 12 to 0.  We had 11 hits in the shutout.

The second game was against Shoals Christian.  In a close game,  the Lady Flames beat the Lady Red Devils in the second game, 6 to 5.  Elkmont had 7 hits in that game. 

Elkmont will be back in Muscle Shoals tomorrow with games at 3 pm and 4:30 pm.

On a personal note, Leah Siebert was able to come to the games today to cheer her team on. Loving Leah!!!

WHERE IS ELKMONT PLAYING THIS WEEK?

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EHS  Baseball - Games Moved to Tomorrow
Varsity Red Devils @ home - 4:30 pm
JV Red Devils vs ABS @ home - 6:30 pm

EHS Softball Season Starts Today
Varsity Lady Devils @ Sheffield - 2 pm 
JV Lady Devils @ East Limestone - TBA
  
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Elkmont Softball:
Varsity Lady Devils @ Sheffield Classic
2 Games 3 pm and 4:30 pm

Elkmont Baseball: ALL DAY LONG
* for you baseball fans, there is a full slate of games on the Hill Top
JV Red Devils vs ABS @ 10 am
Varsity Red Devils @ 1 pm
JV Red Devils vs Falkville @ 3 pm  
Varsity Red Devils vs ABS @ 5 pm
Middle School @ Westminister - 9 am, 11 am

LADY DEVILS GET FIRST WIN

The Elkmont Middle School Devils opened their season yesterday during a wind advisory. They traveled to Johnson Elementary School to play Tanner and then host team, Ardmore. The Lady Devils split the double header with a win against the Lady Rattlers, 5 - 3.  Elkmont ran into headwinds against the Ardmore Lady Tigers during the second game.  Ardmore took the win 9 - 3. Our middle school team will be playing East Limestone next week at Elkmont, February 27.   

ELKMONT MIDDLE SCHOOL PLAY AT WESTMINISTER

Elkmont Middle School baseball opened up their season today with an appearance in a Westminister Christian Academy tournament.   The Red Devils lost 3-2 against Decatur Heritage.  Phillip Norman and Hunter Pitman saw action on the mound, and Braden Miller and Hunter Pitman each collected a single and an RBI (run batted in) in the 5 inning game.

Our boys represented us well; lots of talent on this team for sure!  Can not wait to see more from our awesome coaches and boys this Thursday when they play their next two games vs Ardmore at Elkmont on Thursday at 4:30 pm and 6:30 pm.  Go Big Red!!   
 
Be sure to look for updates on Thursday's games. Thunderstorms are expected that afternoon and evening before moving out after midnight.

INNING 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E ELKMONT  0 0 0 2 0 2 3 3 DECATUR HERITAGE 1 0 2 0 0 3 5 0
Elkmont Pitchers: Phillip Norman - 3 innings pitched; 4 strikeouts Hunter Pittman - 1 inning pitched; 1 strikeout

TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME.....

The Elkmont School baseball and softball seasons start this week.  Many of us have been looking forward to the beginning of another season of diamonds, hot dogs and bats.
There are 3 teams for each sport... middle school, junior varsity and varsity. Schedules can be found under the page tabs at the the top of the Diamonds blog. 

The Hill Spirit has a reporter for the varsity softball and baseball teams and one of the youth teams.  The blog still needs reporters for the JV, Middle School and the other youth teams.  All it takes is a score, what teams played and hopefully, a picture.  If you don't read about your team on the blog, it is because no one submitted a post.  Game or information posts can be submitted by email: elkmont1@charter.net or by facebook message to the Hill Spirit.

For Your Info:
There will be a parent meeting for Elkmont Varsity, JV and Middle School Baseball on Wednesday, February 19 at 5 in the New Gym.

PANCAKES ARE GREAT FOR ELKMONT SOFTBALL

2014 Elkmont High School Softball Pancake Breakfast was a success!  Thanks to all the players & parents for their hardwork Saturday at Applebee's....we missed Leah Seibert & her family but want them to know we're ready to step up to the plate and fight this battle with her.....Loving Leah....

SUCH A GOOD IDEA!!!

The Hill Spirit is a firm believer in community and helping those within our community.  We are quick to send our money and stuff somewhere else to help but it is best when it starts at home.  These are our friends, friends we don't know yet or family.  The Elkmont Youth League has come up with a great idea to recycle unused equipment that is no longer needed or exchanged for needed equipment.    So look in the closet or in the garage and see if you have baseball/softball stuff that needs a new home.